Mmhm! [Kris nods earnestly, before crossing his arms and frowning in a show of consideration. Quite the serious question, Drael!]

I should like to see Helene stay another round, if only for the sake of eliminating Oberin. Which would mean facing her in the final, of course. So perhaps she could face the new boy next. A team so strong against fire could be soundly defeated by ice, don't you think? It would be a nice bit of theatre. Then Odette could graciously defeat Hassan for me, and that would...

[And he clicks his fingers, only now reaching the happy conclusion.]

That would leave me free to avenge you, wouldn't it!